Candle and candle holder



R. H. CHURCHILL CANDLE AND CANDLE HOLDER Filed Mardh 11, 1948 Patented Aug. 22, 1950 OFFICE CANDLE AND CANDLE. HOLDER Ralph H Churchill, Chicago, Ill. Application March 11, 1948, Serial No. 14,252

3 Claims.

This invention relates to a candle and candle holder. In the use of candles,'it is often found that the base portion of the candle fits snugly into a holder and the trapped air within the holder prevents the candle from being :pushed securely within the holder. Later the candle may be tipped over by wind, vibrations, etc., and thus may be a source of hazard.

An object of the present invention is to provide a candle equipped with means which will release trapped air in the holder and enable the candle to be firmly seated within the holder. Yet another object is to provide a candle having a slot therein rendering the base of the candle slightly resilient, while at the same time effecting the release of trapped air when the candle is pressed into the holder. A still further object is to provide a holder for the candle equipped with wedge means for entering the slot of the candle and firmly locking the candle against withdrawal. A still further object is to provide a holder equipped with wedge means apertured to permit the flow of wax therethrough while engaging a slot within the candle to anchor it against rotation and against removal. Other specific objects and advantages will appear as the specification proceeds.

The invention is illustrated, in a single em- :bodiment, by the accompanying drawing, in

' which Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view of a holder structure embodying my invention and receiving a candle embodying my invention; Fig. 2, a top plan view of the holder, with the candle thereof removed; Fig. 3, a broken side view in elevation of a candle embodying my invention; Fig. 4, a bottom view of the candle; Fig. 5, a transverse sectional view, the section being taken as indicated at line of Fig. 1; and Fig. 6, a perspective view of the wedge structure illustrated in Figs. 1 and 5.

In the illustration given, Ill designates a base equipped with a flange II to which is secured a candle holder or tube [2. The base and holder structure may be of any suitable type or configuration. In the illustration given, the base I0 is equipped with a laterally-extending flange l3 adapted to rest upon the table, etc., and also is equipped with spaced openings I4 through which air is admitted within the space between the tubular base It and the tube l2.

It will also be understood that the tube or holder l2 may be supported within the tubular base I0 by any suitable means. In the specific (crew-2s) illustration given, the flange II is welded tothe tubular base It and to the tube 12. 1

Extending through the tube I2 and also engaging the tubular base It is the wedge 15, which thus provides an additional support for the tube l2. The wedge may be welded or soldered at its outer edges to the tubular base I0. If desired, the wedge l5 may be secured only to the tube I2 itself and may not extend to the tubular base It. In the illustration given, the wedge I5 is formed of a metal strip folded upon itself and preferably tapered along its upper end. It is preferably provided with openings I6 on each side so as to permit the flow of molten wax from one side of the wedge to the other.

The candle I! may be of any suitable shape or type, and it is equipped with the usual wick Ill. The lower portion ll! of the candle may be of substantially uniform diameter, or may be slightly tapered inwardly, and is adapted to be received within the holder or tube 12.

As shown more clearly in Figs. 1, 3 and 4, the candle is provided at its bottom portion IS with a slot 20, which preferably extends above the holder or tube l2. As the candle is pressed downwardly into the tube [2, the upper end of the slot 20 permits air to be expelled laterally through the slot, so that the candle can then be pressed deeply into the holder or tube l2.

The candle is useful in the structure whether or not the wedge I5 is employed. The use of the wedge l 5, however, cooperates effectivel with the slot 28 in providing a friction grip upon the candle and pressing the candle laterally so that the candle is tightly anchored within the tube l2. The slight inward taper of the lower portion of the candle enables it to be moved into the candle holder, while the flaring of the sides of the candle, after engagement of the slot 20 with the wedge [5, brings the sides of the candle into full engagement with the inner walls of the tube l2 to lock the same firmly in position, as indicated in Fig. 1.

I prefer to have the slot 20 of the candle on one side of the wick l8. As the candle burns down into the holder or tube l2, the molten wax can flow readily from one side of the wedge l5 to the other through the openings l6.

While, in the foregoing specification, I have set forth a single structure in great detail for the purpose of illustrating one embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that such details of structure may be varied Widely by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of my invention.

I claim:

1. A candle equipped with a wick extending vertically and centrally therethrough and having a bottom socket-engaging portion, said socketengaging portion being provided with a vertical slot extending through the candle on on side of said wick laterally of the center of the candle and terminating at a point above the socketengaging portion to provide an air vent.

2. In combination, a candle holder having a10 tube of substantially uniform diameter adapted to receive the base portion of a candle, said tube being equipped with a transverse wedge, and a candle having its bottom portion tapered downwardly and inwardly and provided with a slot adapted to be engaged by said wedgeforthe spreading of said base portion-of the candle to bring the base portion thereof into frictional contact throughout with the side wallsof said tube.

3, A candle having a bottom socket-engaging portion, said socket-engaging portion being pro-' vided with a vertical-slot extending through the candle laterally of the center of the candle and terminating at a point about the socket-engaging portion to provide an air vent.

RALPH H. CHURCHILL.

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